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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 12/2019

01.11.2019 | Musculoskeletal imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging of elbow injuries in children

verfasst von: Nancy A. Chauvin, Cristy N. Gustas-French

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 12/2019

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Abstract

Evaluating elbow injuries is challenging because of the complex anatomy of the joint. In children, injury patterns depend on the sports-specific mechanism as well as the stage of skeletal maturity. This article reviews the anatomy of the elbow and common injury patterns seen in children, with an emphasis on MRI and the throwing athlete. Imaging pitfalls specific to children are described.
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Metadaten
Titel
Magnetic resonance imaging of elbow injuries in children
verfasst von
Nancy A. Chauvin
Cristy N. Gustas-French
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2019
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-019-04454-w

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